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The Next Chapter

There is an ever-aging yet very active population of individuals in Douglas County entering the next chapter of their lives.  Whether transitioning to empty nesters, retiring from the corporate world, caring for elderly family members, or just turning the page to see what is to come in their life’s journey, readers are wanting more information about events, activities and programs geared toward the 50+ age crowd.

The Connection is committed to its readership and will incorporate more of these type stories in its editorial content in “The Next Chapter” section of the paper.  We would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions.  Email us at editor@castlepinesconnection.com.

The space and digital frontier: 1965-2026 (Part 5 of 5)

By CPC | June 28, 2026

  During the 1960s and 70s, the Vietnam War and subsequent skirmishes abroad shook America’s confidence in its government and politicians. That same internal dissent abroad brought down the Soviet…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 5

By CPC | June 28, 2026

This 5th segment of Colorado’s official symbols and emblems looks at the official state animal: the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep; the official state bird: the lark bunting; and the official…

Corgis do the funniest things

By CPC | June 28, 2026

  Paisley is an energetic 3-year-old black and tan Pembroke Welsh corgi with spirits as high as she can jump. Her bold and confident personality makes up for her small…

Wild Neighbors – The beavers of Castle Rock

By CPC | June 28, 2026

A certain unexpected neighbor created a buzz on social media recently. The Village at Castle Pines resident Michael Shorts posted the above photo of a beaver in Sellars Gulch, just…

Independence Day 2026 fun & festivities

By CPC | June 28, 2026

The City of Castle Pines has no events planned for Independence Day, but several nearby communities do. Many of them have free admission, although some require registration, so check websites…

Country Club celebrates 40 years

By CPC | June 28, 2026

Celebrating 40 years of memories, The Country Club at Castle Pines honored this milestone with an unforgettable party on Saturday, June 13. The event included a progressive dining experience, complete…

The Elevated Edit – July 2026

By CPC | June 28, 2026

Dear Readers, It’s an exciting time in our country and our state. We are celebrating the sesquicentennial (150 years) of Colorado, and the semiquincentennial (250 years) of the United States…

Colorado Day and 150th birthday events

By CPC | June 28, 2026

Colorado Day is Saturday, August 1, the date the state entered the union in 1876. This year is special as it marks Colorado’s 150th birthday. Events and celebrations for this…

Seas the day with “shelfies” by the shore

By CPC | June 28, 2026

Summer brings heat, and with it water for cooling down. Transporting the reader to another time, place or circumstance, beach reads are the perfect remedy for hot lazy days by…

Westcreek’s first governor

By CPC | June 28, 2026

At last census, Westcreek, an unincorporated community in Douglas County, had about 120 citizens. Nestled along Colorado State Highway 67, a scenic drive connecting Woodland Park and Sedalia, Westcreek paradoxically…